Soft and Fluffy Rich Shokupan (Square Bread Loaf) With Cream

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   Put all the ingredients in your bread maker except for the shortening.

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   Set it to knead for 15 minutes and then rise for 40 minutes.

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   Once the first rising has finished, remove the dough from the bread maker.

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   Divide the dough into two pieces and place on a bread mat to let the dough rest for 10 minutes.

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   If you do not have a bread mat, put the dough on a piece of plastic wrap.

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   Wrap the dough in a plastic bag while it is resting to make sure it doesn't dry out.

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   This is how the dough looks when it has rested.

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   Use a rolling pin to roll each piece of dough into a square shape.

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   Fold the dough into thirds.

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    Roll it up vertically.

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    Then do the same with the other piece of dough.

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    Lightly grease the bread pan with shortening.

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    Put the two rolled pieces of dough with the end of the rolls facing down in the corners of the pan.

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    Let the dough rise a second time using the bread proofing setting of your oven, 40 minutes at 40C.

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    If your bread pan has a lid, you can choose whether to use it or not!

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    This is how ithe dough when the second rising is complete.

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    Bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 180C.

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    Once it is done baking remove it from the pan while it is still hot, and leave it to cool on a rack to complete.

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    This loaf was baked without the lid.

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    This photo shows a loaf baked in a square bread pan with the lid on.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.